Pain reduction was almost immediate after my chiropractic care at Lake Meridian. Every visit is worthwhile and I always feel better the next day.
~Greg T

Two months ago I felt like I was becoming an old man. Now I feel more like a younger fit man – without limitations.
~Ron U

After only four adjustments, I was able to stand straight again, and in less than a week’s time, I was back to working!
~Fabian M

My nine-month-old baby was having serious problems with colic. To my surprise, by that night his colic was relieved! I owe my sanity to her! Thanks so much!
~Nicole C

I had instant headache relief with the first adjustment. I was skeptical about coming to a chiropractor because I didn’t think chiropractic could help if many medical doctors couldn’t. I would recommend this type of chiropractic to other skeptics!
~Cindy B

I feel 100%…almost no pain now.
~Kevin M

I never imagined that having my spine out of alignment could affect so many aspects of my life.
~Jeri T

What can I say except: “I changed my mind, Chiropractic care is great and it works”. I am proof of it. I personally want to thank Dr. Saggau for her excellent care that I am getting because where would I be today if I hadn’t been referred to her. This is a miracle come true.
~Betty T.

The numbness in my left foot has disappeared; I can feed my baby with a spoon now and pay bills; I have stopped taking the anti-inflammatory medicine I’ve been on for years; as a result of being able to exercise, I’ve started to finally lose the weight I’ve struggled with for so many years.
~Pamela S

Bottom line is the Atlas Machine is awesome and the best part is it is totally painless.
~Bob V

I can’t adequately express my joy and relief at being able to sleep without pain for the first time in over a year. I’m pain free and even sex is more fun.
~Rachel G

Sports Injuries

CHIROPRACTIC AND SPORTS INJURIES

What do Lance Armstrong, Emmitt Smith, Michael Jordan, and the New York Yankees have in common? Besides being professional athletes, all of these people are under chiropractic care dealing with sports injuries.

For the human body to be able to throw a fast pitch, swing a tennis racket, punt a football, or pedal a bicycle, a series of events must occur for the motion to be smooth and effective. If any single link in the chain of events is weak, or any joint in the body involved in the necessary motion is misaligned or not functioning properly, problems can occur. One problem is that when one part of the body isn’t performing at its best – like the shoulder joint during a pitch – the brain gets other pieces of the puzzle to compensate for the lack of power, to fill in for the “weak link.” So if a pitcher’s shoulder joint is functioning less than optimally, he then compensates by throwing harder, causing a break in proper form, poor performance, and potential injury. Chiropractors treat all the joints in the body to ensure that there are no misalignments. By getting the spine and other joints checked by a chiropractor, and getting adjusted as necessary, the parts move like they are supposed to, and the athlete – whether pro or amateur – can function at his/her optimum level of power and performance.

John Stockton, former professional basketball player who spent his entire career as a point guard for the Utah Jazz and Hall of Famer, attributes his longevity in the game to good chiropractic care. Says John, “It’s not just adjustments, it’s balancing muscles and overall health.” As Stockton points out, for the body to be able to function at its best, it also has to be balanced. When the atlas goes out of alignment, muscles down the entire spine and the rest of the body do not contract equally. This stresses the body unnecessarily, so that when you try and play sports while imbalanced, injury can occur much more easily.

To demonstrate this, pick up a moderately heavy weight that you are able to lift, such as a full backpack or briefcase. Gently lift the object directly above your head. Standing there with a weight over your head is hard enough, but now try shifting the weight about 4 or 5 inches to the left. After several seconds, you will notice that maintaining a proper posture becomes more difficult, and the weight itself will start to feel heavier than it was when it was directly above your head, in a balanced position. When your atlas is in proper alignment, it is able to easily handle the weight of your head – just like when you had a weight centered above you. When the atlas shifts out of position, trying to maintain balance in the body becomes more and more difficult – like when you shifted the weight to one side, and began struggling with it.

Having your atlas in alignment along with the rest of the spine can not only help you function at your maximum level of performance, but also help prevent possible injury.